Social media is truly not a sport for the faint-hearted. The self-proclaimed king of Kwaito, Arthur Mafokate, found this out in the worst way.

Why was Arthur Mafokate trending?

Twitter was abuzz, reacting to news reported by Phil Mphela, a pop culture journalist, that Arthur was fired from his position at the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). It could have been a hoax – except the man had the proof.

They didnt tell you? Well, Jerry Mnisi is quoted on behalf on the board in a statement following this morning's press release. You are fired. pic.twitter.com/EKRF3eUPzI

What is SAMRO?

SAMRO is an organisation that monitors our local artists’ royalty income received from performance and mechanical rights. They administer the entire process and manage payouts twice every year.

Arthur was appointed as a non-executive member of the board and the news was once celebrated in communities where his music was appreciated. That is, until he got involved in an assault case involving his former partner, Busisiwe ‘Cici’ Thwala.

What is the #100MenMarch all about?

As if that is not a lot to deal with, earlier in the week, he had been forced to not attend the #100MenMarch amid threats he received on social media. In his statement, he said the reason for his withdrawal from the event was

“due to opposition as well as threats [my immediate family and I] received”

Ironically, the #100MenMarch that happened on Tuesday sought to highlight the impact of violence against women and children in South Africa. This is more so an important topic now since the country saw a staggering increase in the number of femicides reported in 2017.

Arthur back in court to face the music

Arthur is back in court on Wednesday, at the Midrand Magistrate’s court, for the case of assault on his former partner, Cici.

Arthur was arrested and charged with violence and assault with intent to cause bodily harm after Cici reported that he had choked and dragged her.

It was a dispute over a phone call that the musician had received from another woman that had sparked the argument. Arthur is currently a free man and no other women have come forward to lay similar charges.